Valley Spots in Matsusaka / Tsu Area

  • Miyanotani Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Pref. Matsusakashi Itakachouhachisu
    Miyanodani Gorge is located in Muro-Akame-Aoyama Quasi-National Park in the city of Matsuzaka, Mie Prefecture. It is located on the upper reaches of the Hasu River, which flows through a nearly untouched natural area. Because the volume of water is small in proportion to the drop, Kazaore Falls is bent in the middle, and there is also a 60-meter Takadaki waterfall. Rock formations, such as Inutobi-iwa Rock and Rokkaku Byobu Rock, have given the gorge a reputation for its scenery. In addition, a four-kilometer path has been laid out in an old-growth forest, and the area is especially attractive in the fall, when the leaves change color.
  • Okukahada Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Matsusaka-shi Iitakacho
    This gorge is located in Iitaka-cho, Matsusaka City. Situated on the upper reaches of the Hachisu River, a tributary of the Kushida River, the gorge delights visitors with beautiful natural scenery interweaving great crags and stunning rock formations, waterfalls, and lush greenery. The gorge is particularly beautiful in the fall when it explodes with autumn colors. The area is known for its enjoyable hiking and camping, and for its hot spring waters.
  • Kochi Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Tsu-shi Geinocho Ujii
    This valley is located in Ujii, Geino-cho, Tsu City. Situated along the Ano River, visitors can enjoy beautiful valley landscapes, and go hiking amidst seasonal scenery, including cherry blossoms in spring and fall foliage in autumn. Nearby highlights include the Chotokuji Temple's majestic Ryuo-Zakura cherry tree, designated a Natural Monument by the prefecture; and Shakujo Lake further upstream.
  • Hi Jin Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Tsu-shi Misugicho Taro
  • Osugi Kyokoku
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Pref. Takigunodaichou Osugi
  • Nishinotani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Osugidani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Nishinotani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Awa no Tani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Dokuradani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Fudodani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Kamosukedani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Kareitani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Prefecture Taki-gun Odai-cho,
  • Minogatani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Senpirodani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Mizukoshitani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Kuwanokidani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Yamatodani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho
  • Oku no Hiratani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Matsusaka-shi
  • Chichigatani
    Travel / Tourism
    Mie Taki-gun Odaicho

Mie Areas

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Spread across the eastern side of the Kii Peninsula, Mie prefecture boasts hundreds of kilometers of pretty coastline comprising the oyster-rich Toba city and Shima National Park all the way down to Kumano, a city that marks the beginning of part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, which runs into neighboring Wakayama prefecture. However, Mie is best known for the Ise Jingu Shinto shrine inland, one of the oldest and largest shrines in the country.

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